For Proust, a madeleine triggered so many memories that he had to turn them into history. For us, the madeleines of our childhood, the afternoon snacks, and those cafés from that first trip to Paris, when we explored the city with hungry eyes, have also become etched in our memories. This fragrance smells of those joyful and sweet afternoons.
This is how Maison Margiela defines this fragrance:
"Afternoon Delight captures a moment of self-indulgence, transporting you to a Parisian café where the uplifting aroma of warm madeleines perfumes the air. This gourmand, amber fragrance evokes moments of joyful escapism. You'll notice the creamy, woody notes of sandalwood, while the richness of the Madagascar vanilla pod lingers in the fragrance. All these notes capture the memory of an immersive moment for oneself."
Maison Margiela collaborates with top perfumers, in this case, the designer is Carlos Benaïm. In line with the Maison's minimalist approach, the Replica bottle is simple yet sophisticated. A cotton label, similar to the tags used on the clothing and accessories in the Replica fashion collection, identifies each fragrance. You see it and you know it's Margiela. And you like that.